Sleep and General Medicine: A Primer for Residents and the Non-Specialist

Going beyond typical sleep medicine guidance, this practical resource demonstrates how sleep medicine intersects with every area of clinical practice, including how sleep affects every organ system, and how every organ system affects sleep. From the fundamentals of sleep architecture and polysomnography to managing sleep disorders in cardiology, neurology, psychiatry, pulmonology, and beyond, this primer provides the practical knowledge learners need.Whether evaluating a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and heart failure, managing circadian rhythm disorders in shift workers, or understanding how sleep impacts recovery and ICU delirium, readers will find actionable insights and clinically relevant guidance. Complete with case studies and reference tables, this book serves as an invaluable resource for medical professionals across all specialties who want to better understand and effectively treat the sleep disorders their patients face every day.Suitable for residents and practicing